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6 Must Have Auto Repair Accessories When we talk about the six must have auto repair accessories we're not including rags. The list is intended to highlight items many DIY auto repair mechanics might not think of bringing to the job site. With that said, you must have rags on every auto repair job. And before we move on let's just say that not all rags are created equal. Some rags welcome fluids by eagerly soaking them up. These are usually made from a blend of different materials with a high percentage of cotton. Then we have the super low cost ones in the range of $20 for a pack of 100. These are the bright red wipers that seem to repel fluids until you wash them half a dozen times. And I wouldn't put them in a home laundry machine as these …show more content…

And it's not a bad idea for any car owner to carry one at all times. Since an automobile fire can include interior materials, gas, oil and electrical fires a sodium bicarbonate, dry-chemical suppression extinguisher is recommended. Commercial vehicles are often required to carry one with a total weight of 5 pounds. However, a two pound extinguisher should be adequate for most automotive applications. With a total investment of around $25 this could be money well spent A Variety of Work Gloves for Car Repair It doesn't take long for a new mechanic to realize that when the skin goes up against metal car parts the skin loses the battle. Twenty or 30 years ago mechanics didn’t wear much protection on their hands. As time went on we started to realize that the skin is good at absorbing the nasty chemicals that we use in everyday automotive repairs. With these two overwhelming reasons to wear protective gloves I was one of the early adopters of using surgical type gloves for every day repairs like oil changes and tune ups. For heavier repairs or if my knuckles were in clear danger I would wear a thicker pair of work gloves. The surgical style gloves allow you to perform any operation that requires a tactile …show more content…

Many of the foam insert earplugs reduce the noise level by about 30 dB. The over the ear noise canceling headphones are good for about 35 dB. The important thing is to do what’s comfortable and convenient for you so that you actually wear the noise reducing devices. There’s no reason for you to spend your golden years with your hand up to your ear saying what. Single Edge Razor Blade Scrapers and Alternatives When you're working on an automobile you'll find yourself reaching for single edge razor blade in many situations. Whether it's scraping gaskets or opening up a wiring harness so you can probe wiring, the razor blade is a powerful tool. It can also be extremely dangerous when you're hands contain grease or oil. A slip of the razor blade can cause a major injury. My advice is to move your hand as far away from the blade as possible by using a holding fixture for single edge razor blades. This is another low cost item that can provide a lot of protection during your do-it-yourself auto

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